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Statins can help preserve liver function in patients with chronic liver disease, according to two studies presented at AASLD 2021— showing that not only are statins protective for the heart, but also for the liver.
Gluten intake does not necessarily contribute to the digestive system cancer burden among adults without coeliac disease, according to a study.
Patients with psoriasis appear to be at greater risk for developing colorectal cancer, suggests a recent study, noting how gastroenterology consultation and colonoscopic examination are indicated for such individuals presenting with bowel symptoms.
Among patients who received 6 months of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), switching to a single antiplatelet therapy (SAPT) regimen for another 6 months resulted in less gastrointestinal (GI) injury than continuing DAPT, results of the OPT-PEACE trial showed.
The anti–interleukin (IL)-4/-13 antibody dupilumab led to sustained improvements across symptomatic, histologic, and endoscopic measures of eosinophilic oesophagitis (EoE) out to 52 weeks, according to additional data from the LIBERTY EoE TREET trial presented at ACG 2021.
Eosinophilic esophagitis patients are likely to experience histological relapse despite ongoing treatment with swallowed topical corticosteroid (STC), but relapse occurs later with high- than with low-dose STC without any increase in side effects, a study has found.
Obese people are more likely to develop early-onset colorectal cancer (CRC), suggests a study, noting that the increasing prevalence of obesity in younger generations may significantly contribute to the increase in this disease.
Special Reports
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RB Health is committed to support healthcare quality improvement through CME activities that help physicians stay updated with the latest developments in medicine. At the RB symposium held in Kuala Lumpur, two distinguished speakers gave their insights into the management of acid reflux and sore throat – two of the most common reasons for patients to visit their doctors.
Overall survival (OS) is currently the primary criteria in assessing the efficacy of a cancer treatment. Dr Raghav Sundar, a consultant medical oncologist at the National University Hospital, Singapore, details the crucial role played by tumour response in evaluating treatment efficacy, with a focus on the multiple kinase inhibitor lenvatinib in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
Advancements in genomics has paved the way for better classifications of colorectal cancers (CRC) and the use of precision therapy.
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Recently, randomized controlled trials and guidelines have brought to light the benefits of extending the duration of H. pylori treatment. Below are summaries of guidelines and trials examining the regimens used to manage the infection.
At the recent Annual Scientific Congress of the Malaysian Society of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (GUT 2016), held at Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, an expert from Hong Kong spoke on the role of direct-acting antivirals as well as pan-genotypic agents that are set to revolutionize hepatitis C treatment.
Conference Reports
Statins can help preserve liver function in patients with chronic liver disease, according to two studies presented at AASLD 2021— showing that not only are statins protective for the heart, but also for the liver.
The anti–interleukin (IL)-4/-13 antibody dupilumab led to sustained improvements across symptomatic, histologic, and endoscopic measures of eosinophilic oesophagitis (EoE) out to 52 weeks, according to additional data from the LIBERTY EoE TREET trial presented at ACG 2021.
Vonoprazan-containing triple- or dual-therapy regimens are superior to lansoprazole triple therapy in eradicating Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), according to the phase III pHalcon-HP study presented at ACG 2021.
Tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) shows sustained safety and efficacy in heavily pretreated patients with multidrug-resistant hepatitis B virus (HBV) through 3 years of treatment, albeit leading to elevations in cholesterol levels.
Burnout is experienced by nearly half (~40 percent) of hepatology providers during the COVID-19 pandemic, as shown by the negative impact of emotional well-being, including work fulfilment and satisfaction, according to a study.
Higher intake of alcohol and reduced care during the COVID-19 pandemic have triggered a spike in alcohol-related liver diseases, leading to some serious consequences, according to new research.
The oral Janus kinase 1 (JAK1) inhibitor upadacitinib scores big in ulcerative colitis (UC), with promising results from U-ACCOMPLISH, one of two phase III trials completed for the drug.
